Free ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Course by Alagappa University

Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University is hosting a Free ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Course from 4^th October to 13^th October 2023.

About the Programme

The main aim of the Research Methodology Course for M.Phil./Ph.D. / PDF Scholars in Social Sciences is to provide an opportunity to those entering academic research and enable them to develop study skills. The Course will focus on methodological tools to design and analyse the research outcome. This will also introduce larger issues involved with research in social sciences with reference to Interdisciplinary research methods from fields, such as anthropology, sociology, history, language, applied sciences etc. Therefore, an awareness will be cultivated amongst the participants, and this will ensure a better understanding of the cultural phenomena and relevant appraisal. It will also envisage to provide an orientation with collaborative/ multidisciplinary research.

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework, Review of literature and reference and citation, Research proposal/ plan, Digital Humanities, Ethnography (Performance Ethnography, Visual ethnography), Language of research and thesis writing, Multidisciplinary research or collaborative research, Computer application in social science research, How and where to publish research findings, good practices and research ethics, Plagiarism Software etc. The workshop will focus on a variety of facets of research and methodology and the course will also enable the participants for a participatory learning experience.

Eligibility of the Participants:

A Scholar doing M.Phil / Ph.D./ PDF in any branch of social sciences in a UGC recognized university/deemed university/colleges/institutes of national importance and ICSSR Research Institutes is eligible to apply in the prescribed format given and their application should be duly forwarded by the affiliating institution. Selected candidates would be informed through e-mail. Numbers of seats are limited to 30 from social science disciplines, out of which ten (10) from hosting institution, ten (10) from within the state and ten (10) from outside the state.

How to apply:

Interested research scholars can apply to Course Director along with duly filled up Registration form on or before 11th September 2023. The candidates are required to send the soft copy of the complete Registration Form cum Recommendation, duly forwarded by the Head of the Department/Principal/Director, to aludlisrmc@gmail.com  Registration form can be downloaded from the university website www.alagappauniversity.ac.in  There is no Registration Fee for participation in the Course.

Accommodation and Travel Allowance:

Accommodation will be provided only to outstation participants in University Guest House/Hotels on sharing basis from 4th October, 2023 (Evening) to 13th October, 2023 (Morning). Travel allowance by shortest distance (Train Fare or Sleeper Class only) will be reimbursed to the outstation participants after submitting original tickets. Food will be provided to all Participants at free of Cost.

Duration & Venue of the RMC

The RMC will be conducted from 4th October, 2023 to 13th October, 2023 at the Conference Hall of the Central Library, Alagappa University.

Important Dates:

Last date of receipt of complete application form : 11th Septebmer, 2023

Notification of acceptance           : 14th September, 2023

Confirmation of participation by the applicants   : 18th September, 2023

For More Details Contact:

Prof. S. THANUSKODI
Course Director
Professor & Head
Dept of Library and Information Science
Alagappa University
Karaikudi – 630003.
Mobile No : 94422-24006 I Email : aludlisrmc@gmail.com